Ventilator



J. K. MOHR VENTILATOR July 29, 1930.

Filed April 11 19 27 3 Sheets-Sheet l July 29, 1930. K MOHR 1,771,731

VENT I LATOR Filed April 11, 1927 I 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 J. K. MOHR VENTILATOR July 29, 1930.

Filed April 11, 1927 3 Sheets-Sheet 5 Patented July 29, 1930 i ES r -mama;

.Tonfixonnnnmonn, or BAYICITY, MICHIGAN, nssxenon TO ANNEMARIE Mona, or

BAY CITY, MICHIGAN Application filed April 11, 1927. Serial No. 182,666 i i enin or vent or b an indirect assa e which conducts the air currents downwardly and beneath the vehicle instrument boa-rd.

Another object of the invention is to design an adjustable panel which can be readily applied to vehicles in the process of construe-i tion, or which can desired.

A further object is to design a simple,

be added to used carsif economical and substantial ventilator mechanism which is easy to operate and adjust.

The aboveand other objects will appear as the specification progresses,reference being had to the accompanying drawings in which I have shown the preferred embodiment of my invention and in which likereference nu- 25 merals indicate like parts throughout the several views thereof.

In the drawings: 9

Fig. 1 is a fragmentary elevation of the inside of a conventional vehicle body showing 30 my adjustable panel in'closed position.

Fig. 2 is a fragmentary transverse vertical sectional View of the'windshield and adjustable panel taken on the line 22 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a view similar to Fig. 2 showing the adjustable panel in position for indirect ventilation. V

Fig. 4 is a similar view showing the panel in position for direct ventilation. Fig. 5 is a fragmentary detail plan View of one end ofthe frame, rod and bearings.

Fig. 6 is a view similar to Fig. 1 and showing the lower end of the windshield curved.

Fig. 7 is a fragmentary detail showing the sliding panel and guide.

Fig. 8 is atransverse sectional view through the line 88 of Fig. 7

Fig. 9 is an enlarged detail of one of the panel guides.

Fig. 10 is a sectional plan view through one of the guides.

Referring now particularly to the drawings, the numeral 5indicates the windshield frame of a conventional vehicle body in which "a single glass panel 6 ismoun'ted, the frame being of the usual'construction with the exception that the lower frame member is eliminat'edand an elongated vent oropene ing 7 is provided between the lower edge of the glass and the hood 8 of the body, and

in Figs. 1 to 1 inclusive of the drawings, I have shown the lower edge of the glass panel as straight, but it may be curved as shown in Fig. 6, if desired, or the frame may be set at an angle without efiecting theoperationor in any manner departing from the spirit of the invention. a

The instrument board 9 canbe ofany convenient design, and is rigidly secured inits customary position in the body, the ventilating mechanism comprising atransversely disposedframe 10 rigidly secured inposition by means of rivets or the like, (notshown), and having vertically disposed tracks or guides 11 in which the vertically adjustable ventilator panel member 12 is slidably mounted.

This ventilator can be of any desired material andconstruction, and in the present instance I have shown a channel shaped member 13, provided with spaced apart rubber weather strips l iand 15, with a member 16 interposed therebetween, a strip 17 being provided for holding the lower member in position, these members 13, 14,15, and 16 being held in proper relation by bolts or in any other approved manner.

A drain trough 18 is soldered to the front wall of the frame 10 and isshaped asclearly shown in Fig. 1 of the drawings, a drain pipe 19 opening into the ends ofthetrough, and telescoping into a" larger pipe 20 leading to the exterior of the body forleading the water from the trough, Water enters only when the vehicle is being driven in the rain, and when the ventilator is in position as shown in Fig.3. a j g A transversely disposed rod 21 is mounted in the frame, the ends being rounded and are journaled in a bearing22 secured to the pivotally connected to links 24, which are in turn pivotally connected to strap bearings 25 by means of bolts 26, these bearings being rigidly secured to the front side of the frame, the trough being shaped to permit the necessary movement of said links, and as shown in Fig.5; H i i 7 An operating handle 27 is secured to the rod 21 and extends rearwardly beyond the instrument board, being preferably located directly adjacent the steering wheel post and convenient to the driver, and when the handle is in position as shown in Fig. 2 of the drawings, the vent or opening 7 is closed, and no air is admi-tted'at this point, the rubber strip 14 and 15 forming a tight waterproof joint;

when the hand is moved to position as. shown in Fig. 3 the ventilator 12 is simultaneously moved upwardly, and the vent-7 is opened,

operate with the windshield and body re spectively when in different positions, and means for adjusting said panel.

8. A vehicle body provided with an elongated opening between the lower edge of the windshield and the-body, a vertically adjustable panel slidably mounted in said body, and adapted in one position to form a Weatherproof closure for said opening, in another position todircct the incoming air currents downwardly and beneath the panel, and in another position to permit an unobstructed opening directly into the body, and means for adjusting said panel.

In testimony whereof I hereunto affix my signature. A c v JOHN KOHLER MOHR.

the air entering the body as indicated by the severalarrows, flowing thro'ugh'the several openings 28 which are provided in the trans verselydisposed cross member 29, the lower strip 15 providing a tight joint between the panel and the windshield, and this I term indirect venti-lation'; when the leveris moved to position as shown in Fig. 4 theventilator is simultaneously shifted downwardly, the upper rubber strip 14 beingflush with the upper edge of the hood and forming a tight joint, the air entering as indicated byv the arrows, and providing direct Ventilation.

'InfEig. 6 of the drawings I have showna curvedwindshield, the adjustable ventilator panel '30 being also curved, the construction otherwise being exactly the same, excepting thatthe ends 8O are thin andengage; and slide in guides '81 provided inthemembers 32, these members being in turn secured to the sides of the body, the trough being formed by turning the lip 33 of the panel 30 as shown in Fig 8, the operatingmechanism being exactly the same. I

From the foregoing description it-will be obvious that I have perfected avery simple,

efi'ective and economical ventilating mechanism for automotive bodies and the like.

What I claim is 1. A vehicle body provided with an elongated vent between the windshield and the body, a vertically adjustable panel slidably mounted in the body, and adapted in one position to direct the incoming air currents downwardly,- and in another position to 'per-* mit a: directunob'structed opening, and .n1anually operable means for adjusting said.

-2'.;-A vehiclebofdyprovided with an elon-v gated v opening betx'veen the windshield and the body, a panel slidably and adjustably "mounted; in said-body and adapted in one pos jiento admit air; d rect y o he body,

" and in anothenposition to direct thea'i'r currents downwardly nd beneath the panel, resil ent strips onthe panel ,and adapted to 00- 

